Target level of study
BAC +5
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Diplôme National d'Oenologue (DNO) level (Bac + 5) is the only accredited training for oenologists.
Ethymologically, the term oenologue means "one who possesses the science of wine".
The University of Montpellier's Centre de Formation en Œnologie has a long tradition within the Faculty of Pharmacy. It not only provides training, but also looks to the future with research activities. It is ideally located in Montpellier, in the heart of the world's largest vineyard. The Center, which welcomes 80 students a year over two years of study, awards the Diplôme National d'Œnologue (5-year higher education diploma). To enter the Diplôme National d'Œnologue program, students must have an L3 or equivalent in scientific disciplines.
A L3 course specifically preparing for the DNO has also been set up for BTS and DUT students by our colleagues in the Chemistry Pole at the University of Montpellier.
The course lasts 2 years and is open to continuing education and apprenticeships.apprenticeship
Training benefits
Organization
Knowledge control
Arrêté du 2 septembre 2021 portant organisation des études en vue de l'obtention du diplôme national d'œnologue.
Students are limited to a total of four registrations per year for the Diplôme National d'Œnologue. However, in exceptional circumstances, the head of the establishment may grant exceptions to this limit.
Decisions concerning the transfer, repetition and exclusion of students are taken by the director of the component, on the advice of the pedagogical committee.
Program
Select a program
1st year of the national oenologist diploma
1st year of the Diplôme National d'Oenologue
Microorganisms and fermentation
6 creditsWine composition and evolution
8 creditsWinegrowing internship
3 creditsThe vine and its environment
6 creditsMust and wine analysis techniques
6 credits
2nd year of the national oenologist diploma
2nd year of the Diplôme National d'Oenologue
Mobility UEs
Your choice: 1 of 7
Learning
Oenological biotechnology
3 creditsfermented and distilled products
3 creditsIn-depth knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines
3 creditsEco-design for tomorrow's wines
3 creditsSustainable wine economy, prospects and innovations
3 creditsbuilding grands crus: quality, identity and reputation
3 credits
Practical training
15 creditsCHOICE 1
6 creditsQuality and environmental management system
4 creditsOther vine and wine products
4 creditsother CT vine products
other vineyard products CC
Your choice: 1 of 7
Learning
Oenological biotechnology
3 creditsfermented and distilled products
3 creditsIn-depth knowledge of champagne and sparkling wines
3 creditsEco-design for tomorrow's wines
3 creditsSustainable wine economy, prospects and innovations
3 creditsbuilding grands crus: quality, identity and reputation
3 credits
Professional tasting
4 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Initial training :
- Bachelor's degree in biological, chemical, biochemical or agronomic sciences (*)
- Any other higher-education diploma equivalent to 180 ECTS credits in the same field.
(*) As of the start of the 2008 academic year, Montpellier 2 University has introduced a new L3 Chemistry degree program, enabling holders of DUTs and BTSs in the Chemistry and Biology sectors, as well as highly motivated candidates from BTSs in the Viticulture sector, to prepare for a DNO. Applicants should download the application form from the UM2 website and attach it to their application.
Continuing education :
- Taking professional experience into account.
And then
Professional integration
The DNO offers young graduates or executives in continuing education, specialized training and professional integration in professions related to grape or wine production:
- Manager of private or cooperative wineries,
- Production Manager
- Head of Culture
- Oenology consultant ,
- Quality manager.
- Analytical Laboratory Manager
- Wine trade and export
- Technical or sales manager for oenological equipment or products
- Managers and technicians from unions, interprofessions and industry administrations
- Purchasing management in trading companies